WMS END OF YEAR AWARDS

There are lots of awards given out at our band breakfast -- here are a list of the most basic. What will YOU earn???

 

Qualifications for Year-End Awards
Responsibility Awards Ideally EVERY student gets one of these awards! Sixth Graders earn the "W" letter patch Seventh Graders earn an instrument pin Eighth Graders earn the Honor Band Member Mug To earn this award, students must Attended all Concerts (or make-up done if excused abs) Have a high B (85) average Have all requirements completed
	Outstanding Band Member Award There can be quite a few of these awards. Students are Responsible Reliable Good Attitude Always able to play most of the parts Well prepared on exams, etc. Both exam grades 8 or better Respects others Attentive and professional in rehearsals Positive influence Requirements completed by end of term when due (not late) Some enrichment done Attend all concerts (or make up if excused abs) Excellent attendance at our rehearsals Enthusiastic Good musician (not necessarily only the best players, though) All of this is consistent throughout the year An "A" for each term (one "A-" OK)
Director's Award A National Award being given in middle schools all over the country. At WMS, this award goes to one (or two) eighth grade band member(s) who has all qualities of the Outstanding Band Members, to the utmost, and is Very Responsible Very Reliable Excellent Attitude Always able to play the parts A leader, not bossy -- attentive and professional in rehearsals Positive influence - someone others look up to Kind and helpful to others -- respectful Encouraging to others Does not brag or look down on others Shows pride in self and our band Requirements completed Consistent throughout the three years (to the best of my memory) Attends all concerts (or make up if excused abs) Excellent attendance at our rehearsals Enthusiastic Excellent musician A average for the year in short -- Someone I'd be proud to have represent our band Over all three years!
	Jazz Award An eighth grader who is a true jazz musician, and who is: A Leader Enthusiastic -- Attentive and professional in rehearsals Helpful & encouraging to others Reliable & Respectful Creative An Outstanding Performancer